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"The mark of a good action is that it appears inevitable in retrospect."

"Any genuine philosophy leads to action and from action back again to wonder, to the enduring fact of mystery."

"Do it or not, but do."

"I'm good at doing things I'm not supposed to, she said, then kicked the door open."

"Then indecision brings its own delays, And days are lost lamenting over lost days. Are you in earnest? Seize this very minute; What you can do, or dream you can do, begin it; Boldness has genius, power and magic in it."

"Taking action provides immediate feedback and an opportunity to review your progress to see if you are on the right track."
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"The thing about Brando was that I'd make these directions, and he'd walk away. He'd heard enough... to get the machine going."

"The belief that the good in American society will finally win out... I don't believe any more."

"I hate the Communists and have for many years and don't feel right about giving up my career to defend them. I will give up my film career if it is in the interests of defending something I believe in, but not this."

"I gave my life to the Group Theatre, because in it I'm building something for myself. What I build, I am."

"The first thing you should do with an actor is not sign a contract with him. Take him to dinner. And take him for a walk afterwards."
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